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Metering Mode

Cyber-shot User Guide

Operation Search

Before Use

Shooting

Viewing

Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings

Viewing images on a TV

Using with your computer

Printing

Troubleshooting

Precautions/About this camera

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Metering Mode

Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the

exposure.
1. MENU		(Metering Mode)	desired mode

		Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera
	(Multi)	determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern metering).

		Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure based on the
	(Center)	brightness of the subject there (Center-weighted metering).

		Align the spot metering cross hairs on the subject to meter one part of the
		subject (Spot metering). This function is useful when the subject is backlit or
		when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background.
	(Spot)

Notes

In Movie Mode, [Spot] cannot be selected.

If you set [Metering Mode] to other than [Multi], the Face Detection function cannot be used. You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details]

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Sony W550, DSC-W530, DSCW530 manual Metering Mode, Cyber-shot User Guide, Print, Contents list, Back to top

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Contents list Cyber-shot User GuidePrint DSC-W530/W550Cyber-shot User Guide Operation SearchOperation Search PrintUsing the internal memory How to use this User GuideUsing the wrist strap Before UseShooting Setting REC modeUsing shooting functions Shooting still imagesDeleting images ViewingViewing still images Viewing moviesMENU items Shooting Using MENU items ShootingUsing MENU items Shooting Shooting MENU listMENU items Viewing Using MENU items ViewingUsing MENU items Viewing Playback MENU listShooting Settings Changing settingsChanging settings Main SettingsCyber-shot User Guide Viewing images on a TVViewing an image on a Standard Definition SD TV PrintConnecting the camera to the computer Using with your computerUsing the software Uploading images to a media serviceCyber-shot User Guide PrintingPrinting still images PrintTroubleshooting TroubleshootingIf you have problems Warning indicators and messagesOn cleaning Precautions/About this cameraPrecautions Using the camera abroadUsing shooting functions Contents listSetting REC mode ShootingUsing MENU items Shooting Using MENU items ShootingUsing MENU items Viewing Using MENU items ViewingShooting Settings Changing settingsChanging settings Main SettingsPrecautions/About this camera Using with your computerTroubleshooting Using the softwareNumber of still images and recordable time of movies On cleaningUsing the camera abroad About this cameraShooting portraits Leaving the settings to the cameraSearch by Operation Shooting panoramic imagesDisplaying enlarged images Changing clock settingsInitializing settings Editing imagesContents list How to use this User GuideSelecting a topic to display Cyber-shot User GuidePrinting out a page Changing the font sizeReturning to a previous page Marks and notations used in this User Guideindicates information that is useful to know Back to topCopyright 2010 Sony Corporation Illustrations used in this User Guide The images used in this User GuideImages used in this User Guide Contents listON/OFF Power button Shutter button Flash Names of partsContents list Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp Microphone Lens LCD screenBattery/Memory card cover USB / A/V OUT jack Battery eject lever Battery insertion slotTripod receptacle Speaker Terminal cover Memory card slot Access lamp Hook for wrist strap Delete button MENU button Control buttonContents list List of shooting mode iconsList of icons displayed on the screen List of shooting mode icons List of viewing mode iconsDisplay Indication DisplayIndication DisplayIndication List of viewing mode iconsDisplay DisplayDisplay IndicationBack to top Print Using the wrist strapCyber-shot User Guide Back to topWhen there is no memory card inserted Using the internal memoryWhen a memory card is inserted On image data stored in the internal memoryCyber-shot User Guide Shooting still imagesContents list PrintRelated Topic Viewing still images Image Size Back to topPrint ZoomCyber-shot User Guide Back to topCyber-shot User Guide Shooting moviesContents list PrintTop page Shooting Setting REC mode List of mode switch functions List of mode switch functionsContents list Sweep Panorama Movie Mode Back to topContents list Intelligent AutoOn Scene Recognition Top page Shooting Setting REC mode Intelligent AutoCyber-shot User Guide Program AutoTop page Shooting Setting REC mode Program Auto PrintTop page Shooting Setting REC mode Scene Selection Scene SelectionContents list Cyber-shot User GuideTwilight Back to topTop page Shooting Setting REC mode SteadyShot SteadyShotContents list Cyber-shot User GuideCopyright 2010 Sony Corporation Top page Shooting Setting REC mode Sweep Panorama Sweep PanoramaContents list Cyber-shot User GuideRelated Topic Scrolling the panorama images for display Shooting DirectionImage Size Back to top Cyber-shot User Guide Movie ModeTop page Shooting Setting REC mode Movie Mode PrintCyber-shot User Guide Functions not available in some REC modesContents list PrintCyber-shot User Guide DISP Screen Display SettingsContents list PrintBack to top Copyright 2010 Sony CorporationTop page Shooting Using shooting functions Flash FlashContents list When the “White circular spots” appears in flash photosTop page Shooting Using shooting functions Smile Shutter Smile ShutterContents list Cyber-shot User GuideRelated Topic Smile Detection Sensitivity Back to topContents list Self-TimerAutomatic shooting with Self-portrait timer Top page Shooting Using shooting functions Self-TimerBack to top Copyright 2010 Sony CorporationPrint Viewing still imagesCyber-shot User Guide Back to topContents list Playback zoomTo save enlarged images Cyber-shot User GuideContents list Image IndexDisplaying images of the desired folder Cyber-shot User GuideCyber-shot User Guide Delete buttonContents list PrintCyber-shot User Guide Viewing moviesPlayback feature PrintCyber-shot User Guide Scrolling the panorama images for displayContents list PrintCyber-shot User Guide Using MENU items ShootingContents list PrintCyber-shot User Guide REC ModeContents list Back to top PrintScene Selection Contents listCyber-shot User Guide PrintGourmet Back to topContents list Easy ModeShooting functions available in Easy Mode Shooting Top page Using MENU items Shooting MENU items Shooting Easy ModeRelated Topic Scene Recognition Back to topCopyright 2010 Sony Corporation Print Shooting DirectionCyber-shot User Guide Related TopicTop page Using MENU items Shooting MENU items Shooting Image Size Image SizeContents list Image size when shooting still images Image size in Easy ModeImage size when shooting Sweep Panorama Image size when shooting still imagesImage size in Easy Mode ImageUsage guidelines Image size when shooting moviesMovie image size Back to topCyber-shot User Guide Burst SettingsContents list PrintCyber-shot User Guide Adjusting the exposure for better looking imagesContents list PrintContents list Top page Using MENU items Shooting MENU items Shooting ISOAdjusting ISO Sensitivity Recommended Exposure Index Cyber-shot User GuideCyber-shot User Guide White BalanceContents list PrintFluorescent Green-tinged Incandescent Reddish Back to topTop page Using MENU items Shooting MENU items Shooting Focus FocusContents list Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screenFocusing on subjects near the edge of the screen Back to topCyber-shot User Guide Metering ModeContents list PrintContents list Advanced modeScene Recognition Advanced modeShoots in Slow Synchro Back to topPrint Smile Detection SensitivityCyber-shot User Guide SensitivityContents list Face DetectionSelecting the priority face Cyber-shot User Guidepriority face, and the frame changes to an orange frame Back to topCyber-shot User Guide Top page Using MENU items Shooting MENU items Shooting DROAdjusts image brightness and contrast automatically and strongly PrintPrint MENU items not available in some REC modesCyber-shot User Guide Menu itemsCyber-shot User Guide Using MENU items ViewingContents list PrintTop page Using MENU items Viewing MENU items Viewing Easy Mode Viewing functions available in Easy ModeEasy Mode Cyber-shot User GuideInterval SlideshowImage RepeatOff After all the images have been played back, the slideshow ends Back to topCopyright 2010 Sony Corporation Print RetouchCyber-shot User Guide Back to topTop page Using MENU items Viewing MENU items Viewing Delete DeleteContents list Cyber-shot User GuideContents list To cancel the protectionProtect Top page Using MENU items Viewing MENU items Viewing ProtectContents list DPOFClearing the DPOF mark Top page Using MENU items Viewing MENU items Viewing DPOFPrint RotateCyber-shot User Guide Back to topCyber-shot User Guide Select FolderContents list PrintCyber-shot User Guide MENU items that cannot be set according to recording mediaContents list PrintContents list Changing camera settingsCyber-shot User Guide PrintPrint Grid LineCyber-shot User Guide Back to topPrint Disp. ResolutionCyber-shot User Guide Back to topContents list Total zoom scale when using Smart zoom including optical zoom 4×Digital Zoom Top page Changing settings Shooting Settings Digital ZoomPrint Red Eye ReductionCyber-shot User Guide What causes the red-eye phenomenon?Page Cyber-shot User Guide BeepTop page Changing settings Main Settings Beep PrintCyber-shot User Guide Language SettingContents list PrintCyber-shot User Guide Function GuideTop page Changing settings Main Settings Function Guide PrintCyber-shot User Guide Display colorContents list PrintContents list Power SaveTop page Changing settings Main Settings Power Save Cyber-shot User GuidePrint InitializeCyber-shot User Guide Back to topContents list Video OutTop page Changing settings Main Settings Video Out Cyber-shot User GuideContents list USB ConnectTop page Changing settings Main Settings USB Connect Cyber-shot User GuideCyber-shot User Guide LUN SettingTop page Changing settings Main Settings LUN Setting PrintPrint FormatCyber-shot User Guide Back to topCyber-shot User Guide Create REC. FolderContents list PrintPrint Change REC. FolderCyber-shot User Guide Back to topCyber-shot User Guide Delete REC. FolderSettings PrintCyber-shot User Guide CopyContents list PrintPrint File NumberCyber-shot User Guide Back to topCyber-shot User Guide Date & Time SettingContents list PrintPrint Viewing an image on a Standard Definition SD TVCyber-shot User Guide TV Viewing an image on a Standard Definition SD TVCyber-shot User Guide Recommended computer environment WindowsContents list PrintPrint Recommended computer environment MacintoshCyber-shot User Guide Back to topCyber-shot User Guide “PMB Picture Motion Browser”Contents list PrintCyber-shot User Guide Installing “PMB” WindowsContents list PrintCyber-shot User Guide Connecting the camera to the computerUSB Connect LUN Setting Back to top PrintContents list Importing images to a computer without using “PMB”Importing images to a computer Windows Cyber-shot User GuidePrint Importing images to a computer MacintoshCyber-shot User Guide images to a computer MacintoshCyber-shot User Guide Deleting the USB connectionContents list PrintCyber-shot User Guide “PMB Portable”Notes on “PMB Portable” PrintPrint Starting up “PMB Portable” WindowsCyber-shot User Guide “PMB Portable” WindowsPrint Starting up “PMB Portable” MacintoshCyber-shot User Guide “PMB Portable” MacintoshPrint Printing still imagesCyber-shot User Guide Back to topPrint Printing at a shopCyber-shot User Guide DetailsCyber-shot User Guide If you have problemsTop page Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems PrintThe power turns off suddenly Battery pack and powerCannot insert the battery pack into the camera The remaining charge indicator is incorrectFor details, see Details Back to topSmile Shutter function does not work Shooting still images/moviesCannot record images The image is out of focusThe flash does not work Fuzzy white circular spots appear in images shot using the flashNoise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place The close-up shoot function Macro does not workThe same image is shot several times Dots appear and remain on the screenCannot shoot images in succession Back to topCannot play back images Cannot display images in index modeViewing images The date and time are not displayedTop page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Deleting DeletingCannot delete an image Cyber-shot User GuideCannot import images ComputersYour computer does not recognize the camera After making a USB connection, “PMB” does not start automaticallyImages once exported to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera Back to topCannot insert a memory card Images are recorded on the internal memory even when a memory cardMemory card You have formatted a memory card by mistakeCannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a memory card Cannot play back or record images using the internal memoryInternal memory Cannot copy the data on the memory card or the computer to theImages are printed with both edges cut off PrintingCannot print an image Cannot print images with the dateOthers The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long timeThe Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera The lens gets foggedContents list Self-diagnosis displayE61 E62 E91 Cyber-shot User GuideInternal memory error For use with compatible battery onlySystem error Memory card type errorTurn the power off and on again Folder errorVibration warning indicator Memory card lockedOperation cannot be executed in unsupported files VGA is not supported with this memory cardMaximum number of images already selected No internal memory space remaining Delete all images?Internal memory and memory card back up PrecautionsOn operating temperatures Do not use/store the camera in the following placesNotes on the LCD screen and lens Back to topbattery On the internal rechargeable backup batteryCharging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery Cyber-shot User GuideEffective use of the battery pack Battery packOn charging the battery pack About the remaining battery chargeCompatible battery pack How to store the battery packOn battery life Back to topPrint Battery chargerCyber-shot User Guide Back to topTop page Precautions/About this camera Precautions Memory card Memory cardContents list Memory card Note on using the memory card adaptor sold separately“Memory Stick” media Note on using the memory card adaptor sold separatelyNotes on using a “Memory Stick Micro” media sold separately “Memory Stick” media typeBack to top Copyright 2010 Sony CorporationCleaning the lens On cleaningCleaning the LCD screen Cleaning the flashPrint Number of still imagesCyber-shot User Guide movies Number of still imagesPrint Recordable time of moviesCyber-shot User Guide movies Recordable time of moviesPrint Using the camera abroadCyber-shot User Guide Back to topPrint On TV color systemsCyber-shot User Guide NTSC systemPrint Carl Zeiss lensCyber-shot User Guide Back to topCyber-shot User Guide LicenseNotes on the License PrintCyber-shot User Guide TrademarksContents list Print